IntelCenter asked its Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) Domain GenAI to identify the main concerns of the DPR in Ukraine so far in 2024. At the time, the DPR Domain GenAI had access to more than 3.5M words from the DPR going back to 29 Jun. 2014 in the IntelCenter Database (ICD).

Here is the exchange:

User:
What are the main concerns of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) so far in 2024?

DPR Domain GenAI:
Based on the provided text, the main concerns of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) in 2024 revolve around several key areas:

1. Infrastructure and Basic Services:
• There are significant issues with the supply of essential services such as water, heat, and healthcare. Denis Pushilin, the Acting Head of the DPR, mentioned that water is supplied only every three days for two hours in large cities like Donetsk, Makeyevka, and Gorlovka.

2. Security and Safety:
• Ensuring security and restoring peaceful life in the region is a paramount concern. This includes safeguarding against potential attacks and ensuring the safety of residents. Denis Pushilin issued a compelling request for residents to take shelter and maximize security measures due to anticipated shelling from Ukrainian armed forces.

3. Economic Development and Investment:
• There are efforts to increase investment and establish new enterprises, particularly in housing construction, and to improve the quality of infrastructure such as automobiles, railways, utilities, and energy infrastructure.

4. Legislative and Administrative Adjustments:
• The DPR is undergoing administrative changes due to its integration into the Russian Federation. This includes adjustments to the budget, changes in state powers in education, and the regulation of natural resources like forests.
• There is also a transition period until January 1, 2026, during which the regulatory legal acts of the DPR will remain in force.

5. Social Welfare and Justice:
• Strengthening social justice and creating conditions for a decent and peaceful life are highlighted as keys to a successful future for both the DPR and Russia.
• The DPR has established measures to support the financial and banking system and has extended the validity of identification documents to ensure social protection measures are accessible.

6. Rehabilitation and Reconciliation:
• The formation of a Commission for the rehabilitation of victims of Ukrainian nationalist ideology indicates a focus on addressing past grievances and fostering reconciliation in liberated territories.

7. Family and Social Support:
• There is an emphasis on the well-being of families, with activities like the Week of Receptions on social support issues and celebrations such as the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity.

These concerns reflect a combination of immediate needs for security and basic services, along with longer-term goals for economic development, social stability, and integration into the Russian Federation.

IntelCenter Note on GenAIs:
GenAIs can do amazing things today. However, they are not perfect. They get things wrong and can hallucinate. When reading content produced by a GenAI, it should be done with a critical eye and never accepted blindly. This really isn’t much different than how we should be treating all sources of information, whether it is from a new analyst or a seasoned expert giving a presentation. For IntelCenter’s Domain GenAIs, they are working off a curated set of knowledge that is sourced and can be reviewed, which significantly improves the quality and relevance of their work. You can employ these today to do things that would otherwise be impossible. They are not a free pass to skip critical thinking.